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2021-08-13

  Singled Out: The Life and Legend of Glenn Burke, with author Andrew Maraniss

Host Matt Sammon discuses the new book "Singled Out" with author Andrew Maraniss. What started as a random card pull from a 1978 Topps pack will take you down the life path of Glenn Burke, Major League Baseball's first openly gay player. Maraniss share...
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2021-07-30

  YOU KIDS GET OFF MY YARD! The (Old) Boys of Summer and the 1990 Pacific SPBA set!

Host Matt Sammon dives into a seldom known set about a seldom known league. In the winter of 1989-90, former Major League players brought their achy backs and creaky knees to the newly formed Senior Professional Baseball Association. The SPBA quickly d...
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2021-07-16

  The "Eh" Team: How O-Pee-Chee Went From a Mirror of Topps to a Top-Notch Set in 1992

Host Matt Sammon dives into the bargain bin to find a gem in 1992 O-Pee-Chee Premier, a set that was overlooked then and now. At only 198 cards, this sharp set is loaded with Hall of Famers and young stars, and is worthy of your attention nowadays. Wa...
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2021-06-18

  But What About the Children?!? We Take a Second Look at the Well-Intentioned 1992 Triple Play Set!

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the 1992 Donruss Triple Play set, which had the right idea but quickly changed courses for numerous reasons.Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/-s2CWDhEmV4Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
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2021-06-04

  The Best "Junk Wax" Set? We Revisit the Colorful Masterpiece 1989 Donruss!

Host Matt Sammon looks back at what is arguably Donruss' greatest  set. The 1989 set featured big rookies, stars, and an incredible colorful design. Best of all, it's still ridiculously affordable because it was right in the middle of the "junk wax" er...
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2021-05-21

  Frankie Says "Relax" as we Take Another Look at 1985 Topps

Host Matt Sammon looks at another set that the program took a first look at many years ago, and then just moved on from. Finishing a close second in our listener poll, '85 Topps is a legendary set loaded with rookies and stars, yet it often gets oversh...
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2021-05-07

  Back in Black: By Popular Demand, We Re-visit 1987 Donruss!

Host Matt Sammon responds to listener suggestions for sets to revisit, and our first in the sharp but overlooked '87 Donruss set. With a 40-year spectrum of young stars and proven Hall of Famers, this is a set worthy of your time with deals still to be...
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2021-04-23

  Fattening Up with Flair in 1993!

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the sharp and fancy 1993 Fleer Flair set, which despite its impressive design and limited press run added an unnecessary layer of product to the already bloated hobby. Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/59HL63ugUsIF...
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2021-04-09

  The Ultimate Combo Meal-- Food Co-Op Baseball Cards!

Host Matt Sammon looks at the cornucopia of foodstuff combo cards from the 1980s and 1990s. From the classic soda and fast food sets of the late 70s and early 80s, to some gut-busting meals during the bloated days of the hobby in the 90s. Don't overloo...
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2021-03-26

  And..... ACTION! With Heritage Coming Out, We Look Back at '72 Topps!

Host Matt Sammon reflects on the colorful and progressive '72 Topps set which looks better with age, and gets a new look courtesy of this year's Topps Heritage design. We also check in with BaseballHappening.net's Nick Diunte to discuss the booming bas...
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